Family name 

: Surname 1st year Section

Kherbache Wail

Quantifiers : Practice Exercises

Exercise 1 : In some sentences much is incorrect. Correct the sentence or write ok. Justify
your answer.
1- Do you drink much coffee ? Ok because it’s an uncountable noun
2- I drink much tea. Ok because it’s a countable noun
3- It was a cold winter. We had much snow. Ok because it’s an uncountable noun
4- There wasn’t much snow last winter. Ok because it’s an uncountable noun
5- It costs much money to travel around the world. Ok because it’s an uncountable noun
6- We had a cheap holiday. It didn’t cost much. Ok because it’s an uncountable noun
7- Do you know much about computers ? Ok because it’s an uncountable noun
8- «  Have you got any luggage ? »  « Yes, much.  Ok because it’s an uncountable noun

Exercise 2 : Pt in little, a little, few, a few . Justify your answer.

1- There was little food in the fridge. It was nearly empty. Because its an uncountable
noun and and not enough.
2- «  When did Sarah go out ? » « a few minutes ago. » because its a countable noun and the
(a) because it’s enough to be gone.
3- I can’t decide now. I need a little time to think about it . ( Because it’s uncountable noun
and need enough time to think )
4- There was little traffic, so we arrived earlier than we expected. ( Because uncountable
noun and not enough )
5- The bus service isn’t very good at night, there are a few buses after 9 oclock. ( Because
it’s countable noun and enough )
6- I would like to practise my English more but I have little opportunity. ( Because it’s
uncountable noun and not enough )
Exercise 3 :

1. We didn’t have anyTime to get to the concert.I haven’t got any sweets, but Sally has
Some In her bag.
2. We’re getting much better at mountain biking.
3. I met Some old friends at the restaurant yesterday.
4. Unlike Some of his close friends, Paul had not had many opportunities in life.
5. How many courses are you taking this semester ?
If we don’t sell more clothes, there won’t be Any point in keeping this shop open
6. Here’s some money. Go and buy as Many Tins of beans as you can.
7. Some of the children were vegetarian, so they didn’t eat any meat.
8. If I hadn’t eaten so many Sweets, I wouldn’t have needed AnyMedication.
9. « How much homework have you got to do ? » « I don’t have to do any. »
 10. Aren’t there going to be Any Famous people at the party tonight ?
Karl was much older than I had at first thoughan
11. There have been too much reality shows on TV recently.
12. « Put some old clothes on and help me cut the grass. » ‘Which clothes ? » « any. »
13. Some days are much warmer than others around here.
14. There are many great reasons for learning English.
15. « Will there be any parking places ? » « There might be some. »
16. I didn’t have much to do yesterday, because there weren’t any new clients to register.
17. This tree was planted many years ago by some previous owner.